The Things They Carried Paperback - 2017

Name: The Things They Carried
Price: 14.00 USD
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Author: O&#39;Brien, Tim
ISBN: 9781432848101

by Tim O'Brien

Since its first publication in 1979, "The Things They Carried" has become an unparalleled testament to the men who served in Vietnam--a classic work that illuminates the capacity, and the limits, of the human heart and soul.

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About this book

"The Things They Carried" is a powerful and moving collection of interconnected short stories about the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Written by Tim O'Brien, a Vietnam veteran himself, the book explores the physical and emotional weight that soldiers carry with them into battle, and the lasting effects that war can have on individuals and society as a whole.

Through a series of gripping and often heart-wrenching vignettes, O'Brien delves into themes of memory, trauma, loss, and the power of storytelling to make sense of our experiences. He also examines the complexities of human nature and the moral ambiguities of war, showing how soldiers are often forced to confront difficult ethical dilemmas and make impossible choices in the midst of chaos and violence.

First Edition Identification

Houghton Mifflin Company published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1990, Boston.

Details

Title The Things They Carried
Author Tim O'Brien
Binding Paperback
Edition LRG
Pages 350
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Large Print Press
Date 2017-10-09
Large Print Yes
ISBN 9781432848101 / 1432848100
Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 1.52 cm)
Reading level 880
Themes
- Chronological Period: 1950-1999
- Cultural Region: Asian - General
- Cultural Region: Southeast Asian
Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, Psychological fiction
Dewey Decimal Code FIC